November 30, 2023

Please Bag Leaves For Pickup

The Public Works Department reminds residents that leaves must be bagged for collection and not raked to the curb.

The next leaf collections are December 11 and December 26 for residents who live on the south side of Skippack Pike and December 13 and December 27 for residents on the north side of Skippack Pike.

The Township's collection process does not involve vacuum trucks that clean up piles of loose leaves. Leaf piles cause safety issues, clog storm drains and block street sweeping.

Click here for the 2023 leaf and yard waste collection calendar

Board of Supervisors Meets December 5

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session meeting on December 5 at 6 p.m. The meeting can be attended in person at the Township Building or viewed on Zoom. 

Zoom Viewing

Click here to join the meeting

Passcode: 624087

Telephone Participation

Dial: 301-715-8592

Webinar ID: 896 0343 3532

Passcode: 624087

Support The Lt. Patty Simons Food Drive

The Police Department is once again participating in the Lt. Patty Simons Annual Food Drive. This is the 28th anniversary of the drive and you can help make it another success.

Collection boxes for non-perishable food items have been placed throughout the community. Please donate by December 13 to help those in need.

Donation locations:

Whitpain Township Police lobby, 960 Wentz Road

Tiferet Bet Israel, 1920 Skippack Pike

Giant, 1760 DeKalb Pike

McCaffrey's Market, 1301 Skippack Pike

Oxford of Blue Bell (Rental Office), 11 Bromley Drive

Burn Boot Camp, 984 DeKalb Pike

Arbor Crest Office Complex, 785 Arbor Way 

From The EAC: Sustainable Holiday Gifts

As the holiday season approaches, many of us are thinking about stocking stuffers and other small gifts. This year why not give gifts that are sustainable? Here are some gift ideas: 

Wool dryer balls: Reduce your drying times, soften clothes, reduce static and eliminate the use of throwaway dryer sheets. 

Laundry detergent sheets: Replace liquid detergent in plastic containers  

Cloth napkins: Replace throwaway paper napkins 

Reusable produce and grocery bags: Reduce use of throwaway single use plastic bags

Silicone baking mats: Replace parchment paper and aluminum foil 

Stretchy silicone bowl, cup and can lids: Cover leftovers without using throwaway plastic wrap or aluminum foil 

Aluminum water bottles: Carry reusable bottles instead of buying plastic single use water bottles. 

Bamboo toothbrushes:  

A sustainable alternative to plastic toothbrushes 

Lotion, shampoo & conditioner bars: Move away from all those plastic containers we use for hair and body care. Look for sample bar packs that allow trying out various options.   

Contact the Environmental Advisory Council at WhitpainEAC@gmail.com

Community Corner

Dog Licensing Events

State Rep. Matt Bradford and the Office of Montgomery County Treasurer Jason Salus are hosting dog licensing events.

The events will take place on Tuesday, December 12 from 10 a.m. to Noon at Rep. Bradford’s Norriton District Office, 240 W. Germantown Pike in East Norriton Township and on Wednesday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to Noon at Rep. Bradford’s Worcester District Office, 2000 Bustard Road, Suite 6 in Worcester Township.

An annual license is $8.70. If the animal is spayed or neutered, the fee drops to $6.70 annually. A lifetime license is available for $51.70. If the animal is spayed or neutered, the fee drops to $31.70. Discounts are available to older adults and people with disabilities.

For more information, call Rep. Bradford’s office at 610-222-3490.

Financial Aid Webinar

State Rep. Matt Bradford and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) are hosting a financial aid webinar for families and students who would like to pursue a higher education.

The event takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. virtually via Teams.

The webinar will provide an overview of the new and changing process to apply for financial aid beginning with the 2024-25 academic year. The presentation will also highlight higher education costs, the types of financial aid available and how to apply for financial aid. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions after the presentation.

Click here to register for the webinar